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The Macron clapback that shows Europe has had it with Trump
Months of Donald Trump‘s insults, mockery and military aggression appear to have finally pushed Europe to its limits, with leaders now openly moving against the US President.
Since the US and Israel began their war against Iran, European countries have…
Can Europe remain on the sidelines in a long Iran war?
This week it was hard not to feel the chill echoes of the Covid-19 pandemic that ravaged Europe and almost crippled its economy in 2020-21.
“If this [Iran] war escalates into a major regional conflict,” Chancellor Friedrich Merz told a news…
‘Rubber time’, bottoms up and reading the silence: What’s doing business like in Asia?
Fiona Swee-Lin Price quietly watched her teacher, unsure if he needed urgent medical attention.
“I once had a Japanese teacher who responded to a tricky grammar question by clasping his hands, closing his eyes and reflecting in silence for maybe …
Price ceiling for rising oil prices comes with a caveat
Pick a number, any number. But maybe something just a little way beyond the usual one to 10.
Trying to guess exactly where the oil price tops out is fast becoming the gamble du jour, the chocolate wheel of choice among politicians, economists and oil e…
Why is the Dollar Rising? Trump’s ‘No Timeline’ War Speech Triggers Global Sell-Off
The dollar advanced against major currencies on Thursday, reversing two days of losses, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s address on Iran shattered hopes for a swift end to the Middle East conflictand dented investor sentiment.…
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?Orderly exit: on India and energy transition issues
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Global energy shocks are not new. The world has seen them before — in the early 1970s after the Yom Kippur War; in 1979 following the Iranian Revolution; in 1990-91 after Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, and in 2022 after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.…
Unity Cup: India likely to face Nigeria, Jamaica in UK
India will take part in the Unity Cup which is a four-team knockout tournament
Panaji: The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has confirmed participation of the men’s national team at the four-nation Unity Cup in London where Nigeria (wo…
Australia and Japan face jet fuel supply crunch as China cuts exports
China’s exports of jet fuel have declined sharply in recent weeks amid the US-Israel war on Iran, leaving countries including Australia and Japan facing a supply crunch and scrambling to find alternative sellers.…
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Anthropic boss makes big call on Australian copyright as artists say pay up
The billionaire boss of artificial intelligence behemoth Anthropic says he is not trying to convince Australia to change its mind on protecting the copyright of musicians, writers and other artists.
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has also decla…
Australia Blocks Investment from Hong Kong as Tensions Grow Over Rare Earths Mining
Amid mounting concerns over Chinese involvement in the rare earths industry, the Australian government has intervened to prevent a Hong Kong-based investor from exercising control over vital mineral assets. Northern Minerals recently faced governmental…